Welcome to Meanwhile, on Gardenista, in which we take a look at the goings-on over on our sibling site.In this week’s edition: We love gardening, sure, but truthfully we might love the accoutrements even more. At the garden world’s version of the Met Gala (AKA the Chelsea Flower Show) and elsewhere,

I moved from New York to a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco a while back, and the list of friends that I’ve said “come and stay!” to has been growing and growing. The problem is I don’t like sleeper sofas—and while an air mattress is perfectly fine, there’s something very dorm-like about them.

Engel & Völkers advisors share their top five home improvements that add real value — without draining your wallet. Discover how strategic updates in curb appeal, cleaning, painting, and more can help you sell faster and for a higher price.

“We believe objects can tell extraordinary and revealing stories. About a people and its particular taste, about a society and its context, about a history which is, after all, a common identity,” writes Catarina Portas. A Vida Portuguesa, the Lisbon and Puerto emporium she founded, showcases “genui

A covetous country kitchen, Scandi style: Located in the home of Sandra Guerrero, founder of Swedish brokerage firm Alvhem, this kitchen is designed with bespoke cabinets by Nordiska Kök in pale shades of green-gray and a single row of wooden peg rail for storage. Here, we dissect the key elements t

Architects Caroline Weill and Letitia Paradis of the Paris-based practice Pareil focus on housing in all forms, aiming to “enhance existing properties with a modest and responsible approach to architectural intervention and application,” as they explain. One such property is Mas Baudran, an artist r

Think bathroom fittings are boilerplate? You haven’t been to Balineum.The bath-focused brand is just about the opposite of the boring plumbing-aisle purgatory of big-box stores. (We once called the showroom a Sweet Shop for Designers.) Started in 2007, it reportedly all started when founder Sarah Wa

Above: For more, head to Infinity Drain.

Is it just us, or is summer starting to feel a little closer? This week we’ve been immersed in our Summer Forecast issue, and we’re happy to report that ethereal lights, ethereal window coverings, washes of pale green, and clever uses of color are on the horizon. Take a look at what else we’ve been

Respectful updates of centuries-old structures is a Tuckey Design Studio specialty. But in this case, invention, largely out of whole cloth—and marble and oak—was required. “We often work with historic buildings, which can be a delicate task as you’re working with fabric that is already so beautiful

A few months back, a pair of pants I ordered came in a pretty natural-fiber net bag. I sliced it down the seams, tacked up the panel in a bedroom window, and presto: a textural window covering that affords some privacy and still lets the light in.Ever since I’ve been admiring netted, semitranslusent

We’ve been admiring the work of  Swedish designer Carina Seth Andersson for a while now (see Pure Simplicity: Glass Vessels from Carina Seth Andersson), so we were surprised to spot eerily similar vases elsewhere. Here’s a look:High Above: The Pallo Vase is currently on sale for $300.90 for the 31-c

A ground floor apartment in the central Marais was in need of an update, with functionality in mind. The clients, a couple working in fashion and graphic design with two children, were looking for a spacious kitchen to accommodate daily family life. They enlisted Paris-based Iranian architect Saba G

When friends of mine returned from a trip to southern Portugal a while back, they told me all about their secret find: Casa Modesta, a rural guest house on the Ria Formosa Nature Park in the Algarve. Before owner Carlos Fernandes and his sister, Vânia Brito Fernandes, inherited the house from their

We’re all about low-investment, high-impact changes that can transform the home, especially if they can be finished in a weekend. One of our favorite types of project? Switching out generic, clunky hardware for a design-conscious choice. However, if you’ve ever rented an apartment or home, you know

It’s been well documented (ahem, in this month’s Editor’s Cut) that stripes are having a (big, bold) moment. Further evidence? Banded, striped, and otherwise patterned towels and robes from Parachute Home’s “beach capsule,” perfect for toting to the pool….or just making a shower feel like a vacation

Welcome to Meanwhile, on Gardenista, in which we take a look at the goings-on over on our sibling site. In this week’s edition: So long to huge, uninterrupted swaths of lawn. Gardenista makes the case for laying out your garden like a home, with distinct spaces and outdoor ‘rooms’ to spend all summe

What makes a perfect bathroom? In my mind, it looks like this one, in the former LA home of designer Pamela Shamshiri. (The house sold to new owners a few summers ago.) Spa-like but cozy, simple but sophisticated, it’s anchored by a hinoki soaking tub for long, relaxing baths. Above: The room’s pale

In partnership with renowned planner Rafanelli Events, Engel & Völkers explores how to transform private estates into unforgettable wedding venues filled with meaning, elegance, and personal touches. From design strategy to guest experience, discover how to craft a celebratio

When Lana Launay couldn’t find the lampshades she was after, she started making her own. It wasn’t a stretch. The Sydney-based artist has a background in jewelry making, textile design, and visual arts, and applied a range of these skills, improvisation included, to create her first pieces. That was